N058/09/2026 - Business Support Assistant

Fire Authority For Northern Ireland; Lisburn; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Fire Authority For Northern Ireland in Lisburn is seeking a Business Support Assistant to deliver efficient, confidential administrative support to the Response & Resilience team and other internal and external customers.

This permanent role offers a 36¼ hour week (Mon-Fri, 9.00am–5.00pm) with a Flexible Working Hours Scheme and a salary of £31,537–£33,699 per annum.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative service to the Response & Resilience team and to other internal and external customers.

Job description

• NIFRS Headquarters, 1 Seymour Street, Lisburn, BT27 4SX

Business Support Assistant- Job Ref N058/09/2026

The successful candidate will provide a modern, efficient, professional, confidential and customer-focused administrative service to all functions within the Response & Resilience team as well as to other internal and external customers, in accordance with the relevant NIFRS policies and procedures and relevant legislation. They will contribute as an integral member of the Community Protection Directorate, to support the values, outcomes and purpose of NIFRS.

There is currently one permanent vacancy, based at NIFRS Headquarters in Lisburn. This recruitment and selection process will also be used to fill future vacancies, a reserve list will be created for 12 months should any additional permanent or fixed term vacancies arise (offers of posts will be made in merit order).

Hours of work

Currently 36¼ hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm. A Flexible Working Hours Scheme is in operation. In view of the level of this appointment, the post holder will be required to work in such a way as to fulfil the obligations of the post.

Salary

The salary scale is scale 6. The salary range is currently £31,537- £33,699 per annum.

For any queries, please email [e-mail] or telephone [phone]. The closing date for applications is 12:00 noon on Friday 18th September 2026.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons, irrespective of age, gender, race, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, dependants, religion or political opinion. NIFRS is currently under represented by women, applications from this group is particularly welcome. Appointment will be made solely on merit.